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Facebook Fixes Code Error
Mar 31, 2009 By EmmaSocial networking site Facebook has patched a code error that accidentally handed administrative access to a user. The error allowed Tom Krieglstein, founder of a technology training firm Swift Kick, to control 17 Facebook pages owned by Microsoft, Soutwest Airlines and American Airlines....
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Free Detection Tool for Conficker Released
Mar 31, 2009 By EmmaResearchers have released a free detection service designed for Conficker which enables IT departments to remotely scan their network for possible Conficker attack. The tool distinguishes compuer systems infected by the fast-growing worm. It was built by Honeynet Project, a non-profit...
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Largest Cyber-Espionage Network Unveiled
Mar 31, 2009 By EmmaResearchers based at the Munk Center for International Studies at the University of Toronto claim they have uncovered a massive network operated by cyber-spooks. The network, also known as Ghost Net, is ran in China and has already breached 1,295 computers across 103 countries. Ghost...
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Ebay Creates Bespoke Version of Internet Explorer 8
Mar 31, 2009 By EmmaEbay has recently launched a bespoke version of Internet Explorer 8 available to all Ebay bidders except those residing in the UK. The bespoke browser will not be available in ebay.co.uk, although the company guarantees the feature will be offered in the UK next week. The modified...
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Airlines Set Their Eyes on IT Security
Mar 31, 2009 By EmmaBased on a survey conducted by IT specialist firm SITA, around 75 percent of airlines are seriously monitoring IT security. The survey showed that majority of airlines are keeping a large chunk of their budget to maintain IT security. However, SITA's research also acknowledges that...
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Government To Use Twitter For Public Service
Mar 31, 2009 By EmmaOwen Pengelly, head of the Cabinet Office's central sponsor for information assurance unit proposed that the government should employ the services of Twitter to better communicate with the public. Pengelly spoke at the Mobile Government Conference 2009, and he reiterated the need to consistently...
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Google Plans to Hire Additional 360 Staff
Mar 31, 2009 By EmmaAfter announcing its plans to trim down 200 job redundancies, Google is now planning to hire 360 more staff. Vacant positions include software engineers, sales and marketing positions, and even Foodservices Supply Chain Manager at Google's Mountain View, California headquarters. Google...
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Search Engine Results Show Easter-Related Malicious Sites
Mar 31, 2009 By EmmaWith Easter fast approaching, cybercriminals have found a new disguise for their malicious sites. According to a security researcher from Symanctec, search engines are now starting to display noxious sites related to Easter. Parveen Vashishtha said that attackers have poisoned...
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EU Promises to Protect Cyber Infrastructure
Mar 31, 2009 By EmmaThe European Commission has introduced a new scheme, designed to work in case of attacks on its major cyber infrastructures. The commission said the strategy should protect the European economy as it primarily uses electronic communication services and networks. It banks on the Strategy for...
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Companies in UK Venture in SaaS
Mar 31, 2009 By EmmaBased on a recent report from Gartner, around 66 percent of companies in the UK are now using software-as-a-service or SaaS. Gartner conducted a survey by which 68 percent of the respondents affirmed their company is using SaaS enterprise applications. Firms in France and Germany accounted to 71...
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